The Idaho Chapter has an active awards program that seeks to recognize those who have made important contributions in furthering the mission of the Chapter.
Over the years, the Chapter has presented a wide variety of awards to a large number of individuals. Each of the awards currently up for nomination by the Chapter are described below.
These Awards are open for nominations until
March 1, 2023
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award granted by the Chapter. It is awarded to individuals who are either retired or within five years of retirement that have made significant and sustained contributions to advance the mission of the Chapter. This work may include, but is not limited to, advancing fisheries and aquatic science, implementing important management, or promoting the development of fisheries professionals. Please submit nominations for this awards to Past President Tim Copeland at tim.copeland@idfg.idaho.gov.
Distinguished Service Award
This award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution in furthering the mission of the Idaho Chapter and is specific to work completed within the Chapter. The recipients are selected from nominations made by EXCOM or Chapter members to Past President Tim Copeland at tim.copeland@idfg.idaho.gov.
Outstanding Professional Award
The Outstanding Professional Award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution in furthering the mission of the Chapter and is specific to work completed outside the Chapter. Please submit nominations for this awards to Past President Tim Copeland at tim.copeland@idfg.idaho.gov.
R.L. Wallace Native Fish Conservationist of the Year Award
This award is sponsored by the Native Fish Committee. The award was created in 2004 and is presented annually to an individual, group, or organization for outstanding achievement in native fish conservation in Idaho. Please send nominations (that outline the nominee's accomplishments) to Dan Kenney, Cindy Nau, or Jeff Strait (Committee co-chairs). .
Outstanding Mentor Award
This award is sponsored by the Mentoring Committee. It was created by the Palouse Unit in 2006 and they selected and presented the award that year. Since 2007, the award has been administered by the Mentoring Committee. The award is presented annually to an individual who has shown substantial devotion to mentoring of fisheries students or professionals in Idaho. The recipients are selected from nominations made by Chapter members to Kat Gillies-Rector or Eric Billman (committee co-chairs).
Aquatic Habitat Award
This award is sponsored by the Aquatic Habitat Committee. It was created in 2016 and is presented annually to an individual, group, or organization for achievements made in implementing beneficial projects. Recipients must include members of the Chapter. The recipients are selected from nominations made by Chapter members to Ken Bouwens or Eric Berntsen (committee co-chairs) using this nomination form.
Excellence in Aquaculture Award
This award is sponsored by the Aquaculture Committee. It was created in 2008 and is presented annually to an individual or aquaculture facility for outstanding achievement in the field of aquaculture or aquaculture-related research. The recipients are selected from nominations made by Chapter members to Eric Pankau, Thomas Lindenmuth, or Riley Brown (committee co-chairs).